Margaret Martin
September 30, 2021
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Margaret Jean Martin, 87, of Woodlands Creek Silvercrest, died September 30th at home from complications of Alzheimer’s.
Margaret lived in Des Moines all her life. Margaret’s business contributions to their several family businesses over the years was immeasurable. She enjoyed baking, especially cookies, and entered foods in the fair and won many ribbons. Besides her family, she had a love for animals, particularly dogs. She always said, “dogs are God’s gift to mankind” and she meant it. Margaret had a sense of humor and loved to joke around with people. She always believed ‘things will work out’ and they always did.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Cindy Martin of Des Moines, Becky (Mark) Overland of MN, Tom (Pam) Martin of Clive, Terri Martin of MN, Lori (Jim) Webber of Norwalk, and Dee (Rich) Wallace of TN; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and many grand-puppies.
In loving remembrance of Margaret Martin, donations can be made in her name to the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Iowa.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Rafael Luna
10/04/2021
Tom and Martin family. So sorry for your loss. What an amazing lady. She always greeted me with a smile and made me laugh. She showed me how much she cared about me and my family. Always felt like a part of the family. She will be greatly missed. She will always be in my heart.
May God Bless you all.
Deb Lundstrom
10/03/2021
So sorry to hear that Margaret has passed. I was so happy to meet her and share the story of the connection between John and her. She was a sweet surprise and I will cherish knowing her and your family!
Bob and Vicki Bertagnolli
10/01/2021
Dee and family. So sorry God your family's loss. Never easy losing our parents. Thinking of you all and sending many hugs and prayers
Mary Maitre
10/01/2021
Thoughts and prayers to the Martin family thinking of all of you.
Dave Brown
09/30/2021
Tom and the rest of the Martin family, of course I got to know your mom because of the friendship we developed over the years. She was a neat lady and always gave me something to laugh about. I admire how you all for looking after her over the years. I commend you for your dedication and love you showed to her. My thoughts and best wishes are with you all at your time of loss.
Dave Brown